Cordyla richardii
Planch ex Milne-Redpread
Kalindi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCordyla richardii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.
Description
A shrub or tree. It grows 3-12 m tall. The bark is rough and dark brown. It is lighter on the branches. The leaf stalk is 11-31 cm long. There are 17-23 leaflets. These are oblong and 2-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are on leafless twigs from the previous year. The pods are oblong to round and 3-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are yellow and have 2 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit (pods) are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda,
Also Known As
Malindi
References (7)
- Goode, P., 1989, Edible Plants of Uganda. FAO p 41
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 43
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 130
- Katende, A.B., Birnie, A. & Tengnäs, B., 1995. Useful trees and shrubs for Uganda: identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities. Technical Handbook 10. Regional Soil Conservation Unit, Nairobi, Kenya. 710 pp.
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 131
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- Tallantire & Goode, 1975,
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
